There is an old saying that we shouldn’t judge a book by its cover. The meaning translates into many areas of life, but does it apply to choosing a restaurant? Just off a busy intersection in Bountiful, I found one—the metaphorical book which needed to be judged by its cover, and ultimately, one that needed to be read. The old building, the captivating sign, the people com … [Read more...]

I’ve been singing the praises of R&R BBQ since brothers Roger and Rod (R&R) Livingston opened their first brick-and-mortar operation in the spring of 2013, in downtown SLC. Prior to that, the boys had scored a bevy of awards at local and national barbecue competitions, including an invitation to strut their stuff at the Jack Daniels World Championship Invitational B … [Read more...]

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